pressure-ulcer Clinical Trials
A listing of pressure-ulcer medical research trials actively recruiting patient volunteers. Search for closest city to find more detailed information on a research study in your area.
Found 32 clinical trials
Clinical Effectiveness of the "PICU Up!" Multifaceted Early Mobility Intervention for Critically Ill Children
While mortality in U.S. pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) is improving, surviving children frequently develop persistent physical, cognitive, and psychological impairments. Over half of critically ill children experience potentially preventable PICU-acquired morbidities, with mechanically ventilated children being at greatest risk. In critically ill adults, randomized trials have shown that progressive …
Reducing Blood Pressure in Patients With High Cardiovascular Risk in the Safety-Net
BP-REACH is a study of a team-based (pharmacist and health coach) program for lowering blood pressure for people with a prior stroke or heart attack in the Los Angeles Department of Health Services public healthcare system. The goal of this clinical trial is to test if this team based program …
The PROTECT 2 Study : Pressure Injury Treatment by Intermittent Electrical Stimulation: A Randomized, Controlled Trial
Multicentered randomized controlled study with adaptive design to evaluate if Intermittent Electrical Stimulation (IES) decreases progression and facilitates healing of pressure injuries for patients with, sacral / ischial pressure injuries.
The North Kynouria Project
The North Kynouria Project was initiated to study cardiovascular/stroke risk factors by employing mass screening and long-term surveillance of an adult population in the municipality of North Kynouria, in the county of Arcadia, Peloponnese, Greece. The North Kynouria Study was initiated to assess modifiable and non-modifiable determinants of cerebrovascular and …
CMAP Refinement for Pressure Injury Prevention
For Veterans with spinal cord injury who use a wheelchair, pressure injuries related to sitting are a significant daily threat to well-being. Pressure injuries are costly to treat, negatively impact quality of life and community participation, and can be life threatening. Moving or shifting at regular intervals in the wheelchair …
Prevention of Pressure Ulcer by Lateral Tilt Bed in Neurocritical Care
Patient positioning is an essential part of a preventive strategy for neurocritical care patients. The aim of the study will be to determine whether the positioning of the bed is the same or better compared to the positioning of the patient's bed in the presence of pressure ulcer.
NPWTi on Closure of Chronic Pressure Sores
The primary objective of this study is to assess the effectiveness of the Negative Pressure Wound Therapy system with instillation therapy (NPWTi) on closure of chronic pressure sores. This intervention will be compared to wet-to-dry dressings, which is standard of care. In this post-market, on-label study, we hope to show …
Evaluation of the Impact of a Digital Tool MEDIASCREEN of Preventive Information for Patients on the Knowledge of the Risk of Pressure Sores Acquired During a Hospitalization
The study focuses on the impact of a digital MEDIASCREEN tool on the knowledge, technical know-how and behavioural skills in terms of pressure sores of patients. In addition, the cognitive impact of this type of tool will also be studied in our study population (self-esteem and feeling of personal effectiveness). …
The Effects of Topical Haemoglobin Spray in Pressure Ulcer
A prospective randomised controlled experimental study was planned to compare the effects of pressure sore dressing using topical haemoglobin and traditional gauze dressing using saline on the healing process and cost of pressure sores in patients with pressure sores.
RESTART the Prevention of Pressure Ulcers: Comparing the Effectiveness and Cost of a Reactive Static Air Mattress and Alternating Air Pressure Mattress
Pressure ulcers are a global issue and substantial concern for healthcare systems. A review of the literature between January 2000 and December 2012 has revealed that prevalence rate of pressure ulcers in aged care facilities were between 4.1% and 32.2%, and the incidence rates ranged from 1.9% to 59%. Similarly, …